Zenkers Diverticulum Treatment in India

Sneha Shah, a 58-year-old retired school...

Sneha Shah, a 58-year-old retired school librarian, had always been the quiet, steady presence in her family. Over the past two years, she began experiencing a persistent feeling of something stuck in her throat, especially when eating dry foods like chapati. Meals became a source of anxiety, often ending with embarrassing coughing fits or the need to regurgitate undigested food hours later. Her voice had taken on a gurgling quality, and she had started avoiding social gatherings involving food, withdrawing from her beloved book club. After a barium swallow test confirmed a Zenker's diverticulum, her ENT surgeon, Dr. Mehta, recommended a minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic stapling diverticulostomy. He explained it would use a special scope to cut and seal the wall between the pouch and her esophagus, allowing food to pass normally. The procedure itself was quick, under general anesthesia. The first few days of recovery involved a liquid diet and some throat discomfort, but within a week, Sneha cautiously tried soft foods. The difference was profound. The constant throat-clearing stopped, and she could eat a full meal without fear. Emotionally, she moved from a state of isolated frustration and social embarrassment to immense relief and regained confidence. She felt like she had reclaimed a fundamental joy, sharing meals and conversation without worry.